Therapists in Pacific Palisades, CA

I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with dual licenses: Psychologist & Marriage Family Therapist. I have been in practice 31 years in the Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey areas. I am also the author of many children's books. My specialities are Reunification Therapy, working with families, couples, children and adolescents. I am warm and interactive in my approach. I have an extensive educational and training background. I also specialize in meaningful Marathon Family Therapy for couples and families teaching them to communicate effectively in their relationship system.

I specialize in sexual issues and persistent psychogenic pain. Both of these realms entail working through trauma, anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and depression. In sex therapy, I help clients grappling with issues around functioning, sexual shame, sexual trauma, impulsive behaviors, sex and porn "addictions," low and hyper-arousal issues - all from a sex-positive, kink/poly/bdsm-friendly stance. I also help couples navigate challenges in their intimate relationships. With chronic pain and discomfort, I help people change their relationship to the symptoms, which leads to drastic reduction and often elimination of symptoms.

I'm passionate about helping men transform life's difficulties into opportunities. Anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions are issues within my scope of expertise. After more than 35 years of working with individuals and families and more than 44 years of a deeply rewarding marriage and family life, I continue to love the process of helping adults of all ages cross the threshold towards an authentic and deeply satisfying life. I lead a Positive Aging Group that brings together and provides ongoing support to people ages 55 and up.

I guide individuals in building functional coping skills with challenges that interfere with effective functioning. Teaching therapy techniques for support, structure, feedback, and the development of skills to increase self-awareness, independence, improve concentration, time-management, planning and organization skills. We will process your experiences together, develop new coping strategies, and create plans for safety in trauma therapy. You will feel stronger knowing you have a support system and coping skills. Please send a private message

Psychotherapy is about freedom: freedom from suffering, freedom to change what is working poorly in one's life, and freedom to develop as an authentic human being. Jocelyn addresses patient's difficulties from a number of perspectives including psychodynamic, strength-based, soul centered and humanistic theories. An eclectic therapy approach allows Jocelyn to choose a treatment method that best fits each individual's needs.

Have you often thought about "going to therapy" but can't quite dial a therapist's number? It can be scary to make that first call but also uplifting and perhaps it will give you a sense of hope.

You don't have to suffer from a severe psychological disorder to benefit from help. Sometimes, functional depression, anxiety, or stress can have a noticeable effect as well. You still function but life could definitely improve. It's just a little grayer, a little louder, little harder to handle. The noise in your brain may be a low chatter but it definitely takes up space. It depletes your energy and makes it just a little harder to manage. You're moody, you're tired, and you don't know how to fix it. When you spend so much time and energy managing your mental health you spend less time living. Let's change that.

I have worked for more than twenty years with individuals and couples. I see patients who are depressed and anxious unable to enjoy their lives. I also work with people who suffer the aftermath of traumatic life events ( e.g., childhood neglect and abuse, and loss of significant others). I work with people who are experiencing major life changes, like women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer who need a safe place to explore options, and the meaning of a life that has changed.

As an EMDR therapist, I have experienced successful outcomes for those who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, disturbing memories, post traumatic stress, obsessive thinking, and many other emotional conditions. In the past, with more traditional therapy, these conditions were time-consuming to treat. EMDR is considered a breakthrough therapy because of its simplicity and the fact that it can bring lasting relief for most types of emotional distress. Traumatic experiences can have an unsettling effect on our mental and emotional health for years to come.

Reconnect is a transformational outpatient center specializing in treating the real causes of addiction, depression and anxiety by addressing TRAUMA with individual, intensive therapy and healing. By deeply exploring underlying trauma, we approach post traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and mood disorders with an elevated sense of awareness, compassion and knowledge. The result is a sense of reconnection with one's self. We have two facilities: Center and Clinic. Our center constitutes of an interdisciplinary team. Our clinic is a training facility with registered associates under the direct supervision of Dr. Karol Darsa, PsyD.

Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).

Welcome to my practice! Whether you are feeling stuck, or anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or in despair: I am a seasoned therapist with a practice designed to help you develop the skills you need to face life's challenges and the resilience and strength to prepare you to embrace a new path. I recognize and respect that it takes courage to make the first move towards changing your life for the better. I shall be with you every step of the way to support and guide you on your personal journey.

I work with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, usually without the use of medication. Intrusive and upsetting thoughts can be so frightening that we feel trapped inside our own minds. It is my goal to help you to regain comfort within yourself. I help many clients manage withdrawal effects from drugs, alcohol, and prescription medication, including antidepressants.

I am a compassionate and intuitive therapist who believes that each individual is unique. I use a collaborative and holistic approach, tailored to your needs. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to support you in reaching your healing goals so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

Sometimes we all need someone objective to talk to in order to deal with our problems, crises and stress while living our day-to-day lives. My style is warm, respectful and practical. A first priority is to provide a space where you feel comfortable enough to to feel understood, gain insight, formulate goals and learn the skills that will help you achieve them. I'm a certified EMDR therapist and have experience working as Primary trauma and addiction therapist at Promises Malibu. I currently work with adults, children, families, and couples in private practice.

I view therapy as a collaborative process, and I take an active role in working with my clients to meet their goals. Regardless of your reasons for coming to therapy, each person is unique, and I believe therapy should be tailored for each individual. I have a specialization in treating anxiety disorders, and I also enjoy working with people on a variety of other issues, such as relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, life transitions, infertility, work and academic concerns, and self-esteem issues.

I am a seasoned clinical psychologist with a license to practice in both California and New York. I feel I can be most helpful to young adults and adults who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Trauma. My goals for my clients are to reduce emotional distress, strengthen insight and increase positive behavioral change. Within a safe and supportive atmosphere, these objectives can be met.

I am a licensed psychologist and health service provider in private practice and work with individuals, couples, groups, and families. I specialize in grief, traumatic experience, anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, and also enjoy working with issues of creativity and optimal self development over the lifespan. I practice from an integrative perspective that includes psychoanalytic, humanistic, and experiential approaches. My book, The Paradox of Loss: Toward a Relational Theory of Grief, describes my nonlinear, non-pathologizing, and relational understanding of grief. I am offering four groups this coming year: Recent Bereavement; Longer-Term Grief; Creative Writing and Loss; and Enhancing Communication and Connection for Improved Functioning.

I help individuals and couples understand how and why they find themselves in painful circumstances, and how they can learn to get out of them. For more than twenty years I have treated individuals and couples from 17 to 71(+) with problems ranging from depression to panic atacks,performance anxiety,TROUBLED MARRIAGES friction with parents/children or dysfunctional sex lives. I treat each person with whatever modality is most appropriate for him or her:I'm trained in cognitive/behavioral; certified in hypnosis; Experienced in spirituality, sexuality, insight or solution or family oriented techniques.

"WE ALL NEED HELP SOMETIME" Looking for a change, getting to know yourself and your pattern of behavior better, need guidance to enhance your life and your relationships with your loved ones, have feelings you don't know where they come from, good therapy can help you fulfill your desires and get to understand yourself better. Life can be challenging. I understand how these life challenges may result in anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Developing healthy coping skills and finding meaning through your struggles, would help you find peace and a more balanced life. Together, we can initiate that process.